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I have been haveing sharp pain under my ribs should i see a doctor?
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Maybe: The most common cause of intermittent knife-like pain is a "stitch" fold in the pleura (chest wall lining) that is worst when you breathe in. It is harmless and is best relieved by a maximum deep breath. Continuous chest pain unrelated to injury, or severe non-transient pain, or radiating or with shortness of breath, should prompt a physician visit.
Answered 7/20/2012
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